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French Ban on Abaya Robes in Schools Sparks Mixed Reactions

Marian RomainebyMarian Romaine
August 28, 2023
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French Ban on Abaya Robes in Schools Sparks Mixed Reactions
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The recent decision by the French government to prohibit children from wearing abayas, the loose-fitting, full-length robes often worn by Muslim women, in state-run schools has stirred both applause and criticism.

French conservatives have praised this move, emphasizing their support for the ban. France has historically enforced strict regulations against religious symbols in state schools since the 19th century, eradicating any traditional Catholic influence from public education. However, adapting these guidelines to address the growing Muslim minority has proven challenging.

The concept of “laicite,” a rigid form of secularism, remains a sensitive issue in France, often leading to tensions. Education Minister Gabriel Attal cited the increasing breaches to laicite in recent months, particularly students wearing religious attire like abayas and kameez, as the driving force behind the ban.

Eric Ciotti, the leader of the conservative Les Republicains party, welcomed the decision, highlighting that his group had consistently advocated for such a ban. Conversely, Clementine Autain, an MP representing the hard-left France Insoumise, criticized the ban as a form of “clothes policing” and a manifestation of an obsessive rejection of Muslims.

The SNPDEN-UNSA union of school principals supported the ban, emphasizing the need for clarity in these matters.

It’s worth noting that France previously banned headscarves in schools in 2004 and imposed a ban on full-face veils in public in 2010, actions that sparked controversy within its five million-strong Muslim community.

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